Author's Note: There is a poll on my profile where I have asked if people want this story continued after Z, finished after Z or continued in a separate story. So today I ask that you read and then go vote. Also, I warn you now: THIS DRABBLE HAS FEM!SLASH. Before you click away furiously, it isn't graphic; meaning they hold hands. If you don't like it, don't comment about it. The only thing I can't stand is flames about slash so I'm warning you now.

Chapter Thirteen: M

Mothers

Previously on The Illogical, Alphabetical Adventures of the Starship Enterprise:

"For chrissake, shut up for five minutes, would you? We don't need to hear your bigoted, xenophobic, prejudiced view on every single species onboard. I don't know how you made it into Starfleet, but it was a mistake." Sulu had spun around and glared at the Commodore the entire time he was talking.

"Just because someone is Orion does not make them a slut," Chekov said, punching at the controls on his console much harder than he really needed to.

"And I can inform you that Vulcans may not show it, but they are capable of all emotions," Uhura almost yelled. "Including love," she continued, smirking. "Very passionate love."

"Ma, cut it out," Leonard said, slapping his mother's hand away.

The Enterprise was docked at Earth for repairs so the crew had been granted a week of shore leave. As McCoy and Kirk had disembarked from their shuttle (much to Bones' relief) both men's mothers attacked them.

"Jimmy, sweetheart," Winona Kirk cried as she pulled her son into a bone-crushing hug.

"Hi, mom," Jim wheezed, patting his mother's back gently.

Ensign Naida Zemke watched as her two superior officers tried to fend off their mothers. It was kind of cute, the way the tough doctor could be turned submissive by one withering gaze from his mommy.

"Leonard Horatio McCoy," she said sternly.

Doctor McCoy cringed at the use of his middle name and whined, "Ma."

Naida shook her head, deciding it was time to save her superior.

"Leonard!" Leonard spun around and visibly relaxed, smiling at Ensign Zemke's sudden appearance.

"Naida, what do you need?" Mrs. McCoy raised an eyebrow at the familiarity between her son and Naida, but stayed quiet.

Realizing her mistake, Zemke quickly snapped to attention and said, "I just wanted to tell you that Sickbay has been organized and all personnel are off the ship, sir."

McCoy nodded and was about to dismiss Naida when his mother cleared her throat.

"Oh, uh, Zemke, this is my mother. Ma, Ensign Naida Zemke." Naida shook Mrs. McCoy's hand, telling the woman how wonderful it was to meet her.

"Naida Acacia Zemke, shouldn't you say hello to your own mother first?" Zemke froze, slowly turning to face her monster of a parent. Commodore Dia Zemke strode up to her daughter, forcefully hugging her.

"Mom, could you let go please?" She whispered, almost feeling everyone's stares; she knew no one liked her mother and was embarrassed of her, even though she loved her.

"Oh, it's just so good to see you. How's life on the Enterprise been?" Commodore Zemke was totally oblivious to the withering stares people were giving her.

Naida shrugged, saying, "It's been fine. I like my job and Doctor McCoy's nice when he's in a good mood."

"And how's Captain Kirk?" The Commodore's voice was dripping with disdain.

"He's fine," the younger Zemke responded sharply. Naida thought back to her mother's embarrassing time on the ship and how she had insulted Commander Spock and all the other races on board. Suddenly, she had an idea, one that would hopefully shock her mother enough to get her to understand that other species weren't her verbal punching bag.

"Renalla!" She called, waving her hand in the air. Lieutenant Alenis Renalla came trotting up next to her friend smiling, causing her nose crease to become more noticeable.

"Mom, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend, Alenis Renalla; she's half Bajoran," Naida said innocently. She watched as her mother stuttered, looking between her baby girl and the hybrid next to her.

"You . . . you mean to tell me that this mutt is your . . . your . . ."

"Girlfriend," Renalla said slowly.

The Commodore glared at the half human in front of her, spitting out venomously, "I didn't ask you."

A crowd had begun to form as the Commodore's voice rose much past the normal speaking level.

"I will not allow this; no child of mine is homosexual," Dia said angrily, pointing at her daughter. People in the crowd began talking amongst themselves, some even going as far as to yell at the Commodore.

"Bisexual," Naida corrected grabbing hold of Renalla's hand.

"Too bad, Dia, you don't have to approve." Christopher Pike pushed his way through the crowd, putting a hand on Naida's shoulder.

"There's nothing in the regulations against LGBT races in Starfleet." Chris had somehow gone from standing behind the two Enterprise crew members to being a human shield between Naida and her mother. "I would suggest you walk away before you say something you regret."

"Who do you think you are, Christopher?!" Dia Zemke yelled, poking a finger in Pike's chest.

"I think I'm Starfleet Admiral Christopher Pike who has been awarded the Medal of Valor and the Medal of Honor," Chris said, raising his voice slightly and walking towards Zemke as she slowly backed away. "There's even an award called the Christopher Pike Medal of Valor. Now, I think it's time for you to leave, Commodore."

"Admiral, I'd like to request that you transfer my daughter to another ship," she said quietly, her eyes widening as she noticed the large crowd focused on her.

Pike pretended to think for a moment, then looked right at the Commodore and deadpanned, "Request denied."

Naida looked smugly at her mother, hugging Renalla close to her. Commodore Dia Zemke took one final look at her daughter.

"If you choose this, you won't be hearing from me again." Naida's shocked and angry look was quickly replaced by an emotionless mask. She hadn't expected such a strong reaction from her mother, yet that reaction fueled something in her to stand her ground and fight.

"I'm sorry that you feel that way, mom, but I like it on the Enterprise and Renalla is my girlfriend." Silence followed as the Commodore seemed to think about what she wanted to say.

"I'm sorry, too, Ensign Zemke." Dia nodded to Admiral Pike and without even looking at her daughter, she walked away.

"Thanks, Admiral, I owe you one," Naida said, the tremble in her voice barely noticeable, but still there.

"No problem, just tell Kirk he owes me a favor," Pike said with a wink. The he looked over at Kirk and saw Winona.

"Winona, it's been a long time."

"Yes, Christopher it has." People began to walk away as Winona embraced the Admiral.

"Just out of curiosity," Renalla began, touching her friends shoulder comfortingly. "Are you actually bisexual?"

"Does it really matter at this point?" Naida asked, a tear falling down her cheek.

"She'll come around. I mean, it's the twenty third century."

Naida nodded, slightly saddened by her mother's reaction but equally pleased by the immediate acceptance from her peers.

"Zemke," a voice called from behind her. Naida turned and snapped to attention when she saw Captain Kirk running towards her.

"At ease, Ensign. That was a brave thing you did there," he said, pretending not to notice that Naida had been crying. "I also want to let you know that no matter what, there's always a place for you on the Enterprise."

That definitely didn't turn out as I planned it and I hope everyone understood it. It wasn't a funny one, but I think it was a necessary drabble. Hopefully the next one can make you laugh a little more. Minecraft Guardiansaiyan requested another chapter with the Commodore so that's where this came from. And now I have a couple of notes:

Bajorans put their last names first so Alenis Renalla is Ensign Alenis, but Renalla to her friends. Also, Bajorans were never mentioned in TOS, but let's just pretend they were.

All of those medals are actual Starfleet medals including the Christopher Pike Medal of Valor. I don't know if Captain Pike ever got any of those medals, but again, let's just pretend he did.